I guess it depends on what you want. My two requirements were cheap and near the convention center. I was pleasantly surprised. It is only about 2 blocks from the cc and less than a block from the 'old' part of the strip.

The room is large, has a refrigerator and a microware ( and a large screen TV). The restaurant is decent and there are a couple of show in the lobby (didn't go to them, so I cannot comment). It has a king size bed and a Murphy bed.

The bathroom is small, especially taking a shower, but not a major problem.

Can't comment on the pool - haven't been to it. The staff has been mostly helpful. There is a bar in the lobby, but again, I haven't been to it, so I cannot comment.

If you want something off the strip, but close, that is comfortable and fairly cheap, this is the place for you.

Highly recommend it if you are going to a convention....

My GF and I stood here on the weekend of April 17, 18, 19 of 08'. I must say that this place was really nice and its a steal for the price($70/nt studio). I got a "studio" room which turned out to be the size of a regular room. I'm guessing if this is the studio then the regular rooms must be nicer. It is located next to the Wynn and the Shopping mall. If your into walking the strip this is perfect. Its right in the middle of the Entire strip and gives you option to go south or north. Everything was clean and looked very nice. The room comes with small refrigerator, safe, iron, and a spare bed in some TV stand looking thing. Bonus: There was a 42" Flat panel LCD TV in our room and it was awesome. You can sit right on your bed and watch this nice TV while your waiting for your woman to finish getting ready. Also, about a block way(or less) there is a liquor store, asian restaurants, Denny's, Ross dress for less, and a Rite Aid. This saves you alot of money and provides lots of options for small emergencies such as forgotten clothing item(swim trunks, purse, etc.), shampoo, gel, beer run. They have a phone in the lobby where you can call for taxi's and a small italian restaurant with decent prices in the hotel. When I go back to vegas this is the place I will look into getting a room from now on. The only downside is the pool is small, about backyard size but adequate to just chill for a couple hours. So if your a pool person this may change you mind. Besides that this is one of the best hotels I've stayed for the price and amenities and location.

We booked this hotel through Expedia, but after reading the reviews on Trip Advisor, I was not expecting much. However, I was pleasantly surprised. The rooms were large, there was a plasma tv, fridge and microwave in our room. The rooms were cleaned every day and there is a washing machine and dryer available if you need to do laundry. The hotel was a 2 minute walk to the strip and the bus stop for the Deuce.

Overall, we would stay there again - as it was quite cheap compared to other hotels on the strip.

Located on the North Strip, the Royal provides a break from the busy streets of casinos in Sin City. We stayed two nights at the Royal and were full delighted by the lady, Ella who checked us in. Her calmness really helped cool us down after long walk from our hotel transfer in the South Strip. The rooms were huge, and a pull out bed which was king size.

Location was central of the South Strip, a short 2 minute walk to the strip with a bus stop to take the Deuce bus. Riviera and Circus Circus are just 5 minutes away and there are many shops that sell good stuff at low rates compared to further south. Many restaurants are available on the next building, selling Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Mexican cuisine. There is also a 7-11 and Ross across the street.

A really decent place to stay unless you're looking to be in the middle of the gambling biz!